Welcome!Welcome to the Albany High School Guidance Website! We are sincerely invested in helping all students reach their academic, social and emotional potential. This website is designed to provide current and up to date information on programming and services provided by the guidance department.
May 1st National Decision Day
In honor of National Decision Day, AHS seniors wore their college t-shirt to represent the school they have chosen to attend next year. Click here for a list of college acceptances for the Class of 2013.
Congratulations Seniors! You are well on your way! Attention Class of 2014!
On Wednesday, March 20th, Guidance Counselors met with their juniors to talk about the college application process.
During the month of April, counselors will be meeting individually with students to discuss goals and to develop a plan. Click here to view the presentation. A letter to 8th graders...
The AHS Guidance Department is looking forward to welcoming you in September, 2013. Here are 5 things you can do to prepare for high school. Be sure to also click on the IPad for mail!
1. Take full responsibility for your homework and class assignments. Prepare a study schedule and stick to it! You'll be able to work on time management and study skills all at the same time! 2. Note taking is essential. Talk to your middle school counselor and teachers about effective note taking! This will help you in high school and in college! 3. Organization! Organization! Organization! Learn now how to organize your room, your notebook, your folders, and your locker! This is guaranteed to help you be successful! 4. Homework! Do you have any? Is it completed? You can expect a couple of hours of homework a night which means that time management is essential for success. You can do it! 5. Know when to wake up! As a high school student, your day will start at 7:50. Start training yourself to wake up early enough to arrive to school on time! A couple of things to do the night before: lay your clothes out, pack your backpack and leave it by the front door. Shhhh...Want to know the secret to SUCCESS in the 9th grade?CLICK HERE to learn more about what you need to graduate!
FREE SAT Prep for AHS Students
We are pleased to announce that students studying to take the SAT exam now have access to a free online prep program through Naviance. Log in to Naviance or see your School Counselor for more information.
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To graduate from Albany High School, students must fulfill the requirements for a New York State (NYS) Regents diploma. Click here for the graduation requirements chart. En EspañolClic aquí para obtener información acerca de la Universidad.
June 2013
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Regents Review has kicked off at Albany High School! Take advantage of this great opportunity for additional prep. There are 3 tabs located at the bottom of the spreadsheet that includes a calendar for April, one for May and one for June.
• Click here for the Regents
Review Calendar (all
subjects)
• Click here for the Chemistry
Review Calendar
Please see your guidance counselor with any questions. Good luck on your exams!
• Click here for the Regents
Review Calendar (all
subjects)
• Click here for the Chemistry
Review Calendar
Please see your guidance counselor with any questions. Good luck on your exams!
Welcome to the Latest College News! This brief newsletter is brought to you by the Guidance Department and is meant to provide you with up-to-the-minute developments about majors, concentrations, campus projects and other College and University updates. Click here to access the latest edition.
Show me the MONEY!
Seniors! Be sure to take advantage of the many scholarship opportunities. All scholarships are posted in Naviance. For paper applications, be sure to visit Ms. Webster in the guidance office. Please remember that many scholarships require a transcript and letter of recommendation. Notify your counselor at least a week before your applications are due so they have enough time to process your school documents. Click here for the latest scholarship bulletin.
Ready to Learn MORE about College?!
Let's begin with your college vocabulary. Learn the basic college terminology and then quiz yourself to see how much you remember!
